Swap your inhaler, skip the laughing gas: How patients can help curb health-care emissions

Experts estimate the health-care sector contributes about five per cent of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions. So what can patients and medical providers do to cut back?
Top court will hear case today involving man who allegedly ignored request to wear condom during sex

Canada's top court will hear arguments today about whether a man who allegedly ignored a woman's request to wear a condom during sex should stand trial — a case that could have wide impacts on the interpretation of consent and sexual assault.
Elon Musk's $6B could stave off starvation for millions but won't 'solve world hunger,' experts say

A $6-billion US donation from Space X founder Elon Musk may help stave off starvation for millions currently facing famine, but it certainly would not "solve world hunger," experts say.
Elections Canada apologizes to Ontario First Nations voters unable to cast ballots
After a federal election riddled with problems for First Nations voters in northwestern Ontario's Kenora riding, Elections Canada has issued an apology "to any elector who was unable to vote as a result."
Referendum in U.S. deals blow to Hydro-Québec

Democrats weren’t the only losers in elections held Tuesday in the U.S. So was a Canadian-led energy project, rejected by voters in a state referendum. It's not oil pipelines this time. It's a Hydro-Québec corridor to New England — and its future is now in doubt.
Military police investigate dozens of complaints of racism in the Canadian Army
Military police and civilian law enforcement have investigated up to 70 cases of alleged hateful conduct and racist attitudes within the Canadian Army. The reviews have resulted in the release of as 20 soldiers and come after the country's top military commander ordered troops last fall to report racism when they witnessed it.
Atlanta shuts out Houston Astros 7-0 to win World Series title

Jorge Soler, Freddie Freeman and Atlanta breezed to its first World Series championship since 1995, hammering the Houston Astros 7-0 Tuesday night in Game 6.
The National: Global carbon tax proposal, Kids COVID-19 vaccine, Rising travel costs

The National for Nov. 2 — World leaders hear the pitch for a global carbon tax at COP26. Plus, the U.S. approves a COVID-19 vaccine for younger children.
Joining the Wiggles is 'dream come true' for teen dance star Tsehay Hawkins

When Tsehay Hawkins got the call to join one of the most popular and enduring music groups in the world, it seemed unbelievable. That most of those fans will have barely started preschool did nothing to dim that excitement.
Man accused of killing Red Deer doctor dies weeks before trial set to start

The man accused of killing a 45-year-old doctor in Red Deer in August 2020 died Tuesday morning, just weks before his murder trial was to begin.